Both teams have scored in 100 percent of the last ten head-to-head meetings between Ajax and Excelsior, with those fixtures averaging 5.1 goals per contest. Furthermore, neither team has failed to score in any match this season. Ajax have conceded an average of 2.5 goals per game at home, while Excelsior have scored nine goals across their three away fixtures.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +10 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +2 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 80% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Ajax welcome Excelsior to the Johan Cruyff Arena in round seven of the Eredivisie, looking to build on their recent 5-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard. Sitting fourth in the table with 13 points, Ajax have shown immense attacking potency across all competitions, netting 14 goals in their five recorded league outings, though their home defensive record has seen them concede five goals in two matches.
Excelsior enter this encounter positioned sixth in the standings with 10 points and have proven to be exceptionally dangerous on their travels. Unbeaten away from home with two wins and a draw, the Rotterdam side have found the net nine times in three away fixtures and have scored in every single match played this season.
Historical meetings between these two sides have produced relentless goal action. Each of the last ten head-to-head encounters has seen both teams score, with the fixtures producing an average of 5.1 goals per game.
Key factors
- All of the previous ten head-to-head meetings between Ajax and Excelsior have resulted in both teams finding the back of the net.
- Neither Ajax nor Excelsior has failed to score in any league match this season.
- Excelsior are unbeaten away from home, scoring nine goals in three road matches.
- Ajax have conceded five goals across their two recorded home matches while averaging 2.8 goals scored overall.
- The historical head-to-head sample averages 5.1 total goals per match.
Team news
Ajax
- S. AdingraFoot Injury
- D. BlindInjury
- A. BouwmanInjury
Team news last updated Sep 15 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Excelsior
- N. NaujoksInactive
Team news last updated Sep 13 (6 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Ajax at home vs Excelsior awayKey players this season
Ajax
- O. Gloukh3A
Excelsior
- I. Yegoian4A
- S. Janssen3A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV EindhovenPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 6 | +15 | 16 |
| 2 | AZ AlkmaarPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 6 | +11 | 16 |
| 3 | FeyenoordPromotion - Europa League (Qualification) | 6 | +13 | 14 |
| 4 | AjaxPromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 6 | +12 | 13 |
| 5 | TwentePromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 6 | +7 | 13 |
| 6 | ExcelsiorPromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 6 | +6 | 10 |
| 7 | Fortuna SittardPromotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs) | 6 | -2 | 10 |
| 8 | GO Ahead Eagles | 6 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | Groningen | 6 | -1 | 8 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Ajax have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 5.1 goals a game, both teams scored in 100% of them.
- 2026-02-01Excelsior 2-2 Ajax
- 2025-11-22Ajax 1-2 Excelsior
- 2024-04-24Ajax 2-2 Excelsior
- 2023-08-19Excelsior 2-2 Ajax
- 2023-01-29Excelsior 1-4 Ajax
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Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.